[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23523]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  13TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., DAY IN FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 13th annual 
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day commemorative event in Flower Mound, 
TX, my home town.
  As a leader in non-violent resistance, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
strongly advanced human rights with hope to end racial prejudice in the 
United States. In 1986, Martin Luther King Day was established as a 
U.S. national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, 
this honored memorial is observed on the third Monday of January each 
year, around the time of King's birthday. On January 18, 1993, for the 
first time, Martin Luther King Day was officially observed in all 50 
U.S. states.
  To honor the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Baha'is of 
Flower Mound, joined with the Town of Flower Mound, the Tau Rho Omega 
chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha and other supporters, are sponsoring 
events commemorating and celebrating Dr. King's inspirational work. 
This celebration is intended to influence and educate young minds about 
the significance of freedom, liberty, and the acceptance of all 
individuals regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, or 
social stratum. This year's events include Art and Essay contests among 
local middle and high school students. Twenty-eight prizes of $75 to 
$150 each will be awarded to winners. In addition, world-class runner, 
Gilbert Tuhabonye of Austin, will give the keynote address.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor today that I recognize this 13th 
annual event commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Flower Mound. 
Education and inspiration are a few of the most important gifts we can 
give our children, and I believe this event honors a man who showed 
such vision and wisdom.

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